What is a pro or con of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Smithfield, North Carolina?

Childcare is 66% more expensive in Harrisburg.

What salary do I need to live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Smithfield, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Smithfield, North Carolina should increase to $51,520 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SMITHFIELD vs. HARRISBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Smithfield, North Carolina vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 3.0% more expensive than Smithfield, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,520 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Smithfield, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
66% more expensive in Harrisburg
than in Smithfield, North Carolina

Smithfield, NC vs. Harrisburg, PA

Compared to Smithfield, Harrisburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

65.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.1% higher

Commute

23.8% higher

Health

10.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Smithfield, North Carolina vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Smithfield, NC vs. Harrisburg, PA

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